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11 Grow gourds 02/21/08
With a variety of shapes and names like dipper, snake, apple, bottle and warted, gourds can add a fascinating aspect to a garden.
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3 Sweet root 02/21/08
For many Georgia gardeners, there is nothing like digging into the ground for a homegrown sweet potato and then sinking a fork into a homemade sweet potato pie shortly thereafter.
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7 Drought plants 02/21/08
As Georgia trudges through one of the driest spells in 10 years, it may seem impossible to garden. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts say plant selection is the key to gardening success during a drought.
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26 TSWV resistant 02/21/08
Whether it’s a drought, late freeze or whitefly outbreak, something always seems to be challenging gardeners to find a way to make a crop.
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2 Georgia oranges? 02/21/08
In a state known for peaches, home gardeners can grow oranges and other citrus fruits if they live in coastal or extreme southern portions of Georgia.
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1 Odd veggies 02/21/08
Are you tired of planting the same garden vegetable year after year? A University of Georgia horticulturist says spice up your harvest by planting a diverse variety of vegetables and fruits.
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4 Garden to grub 02/21/08
If you’re a gardening novice and a vegetable lover, a University of Georgia vegetable specialist suggests planting your first garden in beans, corn, tomatoes and eggplant.
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5 Ratatouille 02/21/08
Many people grow gardens for the sole purpose of planting and watching their flowers grow. There’s another reason for getting your gloves dirty: growing your own dinner.
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23 Red bugs 02/21/08
After a hard morning of cleaning low-lying vegetation, gardeners aren’t the only ones looking for lunch. Chances are, they’ve already been feasted on by a few chiggers.
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13 Garden stunner 02/21/08
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) was a popular plant in my grandmother’s garden. Today, thanks to the introduction of the Amazon series, this winter annual winner is making a dramatic comeback.